The Ministry of Gender, Labor, and Social Development has urged communities to build resilient, equitable, and inclusive communities for persons with disabilities to easily strive and get a livelihood in them.
The ministry organized the 7th CBR/CBID conference in conjunction with the Community-Based Rehabilitation Africa Network (CBR) and Community-Based Inclusive Development (CBID), both Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) that advocate for the rights of disabled persons, at the Imperial Resort Beach Hotel in Entebbe for one week starting on September 10, 2024.
While making the opening remarks of the conference, Hellen Grace Asamo, the Minister of State for Disability Affairs, thanked the government for the support and inclusiveness it has offered to persons with disabilities in the country, stating that it is from the government that communities copy from.
“I thank the government for all the dialogues it has organized that are meant to assist global dynamics and enhance the well-being of disabled persons, activities, their families, and communities,” she noted.
Lukia Nakadama, the third Deputy Prime Minister and Minister without Portfolio, who was the chief guest, said that the CBR approach was adopted to help create awareness but also mitigate the stigma around disability.
“The CBR was meant to reduce the stigma on persons with disabilities by the community. The approach continues to guide proper planning and program designs to ensure meaningful inclusion of all those with disabilities into community activities and roles,” she stated.
The conference themed “Advancing Community-Based Rehabilitation/Community-Based Inclusive Development for a Disability-Inclusive Society” started on September 10, 2024. The week-long engagement will focus on discussions around advancing community-based rehabilitation for an inclusive society.
